In Surprise Move, Farm Bureau
Endorses Sharp for Lt. Governor

Republican Rick Perry seemed like a good bet to clinch the Texas Farm Bureau's endorsement for the powerful position of lieutenant governor.

Twice before, Mr. Perry had won the group's backing in races for his current post of agriculture commissioner, and he had also been endorsed by several smaller farm groups in this year's race. The state's drift toward the Republican Party, particularly in rural areas, appeared to tilt the scales...